EP1081424A1 - Flange clamp - Google Patents
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- EP1081424A1 EP1081424A1 EP00307488A EP00307488A EP1081424A1 EP 1081424 A1 EP1081424 A1 EP 1081424A1 EP 00307488 A EP00307488 A EP 00307488A EP 00307488 A EP00307488 A EP 00307488A EP 1081424 A1 EP1081424 A1 EP 1081424A1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
- F16B2/00—Friction-grip releasable fastenings
- F16B2/02—Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L23/00—Flanged joints
- F16L23/04—Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned in the radial plane
- F16L23/06—Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned in the radial plane connected by toggle-action levers
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/14—Bale and package ties, hose clamps
- Y10T24/1412—Bale and package ties, hose clamps with tighteners
- Y10T24/1418—Self-locking [dead center or snap action]
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/14—Bale and package ties, hose clamps
- Y10T24/1412—Bale and package ties, hose clamps with tighteners
- Y10T24/1418—Self-locking [dead center or snap action]
- Y10T24/142—Adjustable girth
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/14—Bale and package ties, hose clamps
- Y10T24/1412—Bale and package ties, hose clamps with tighteners
- Y10T24/1424—Lever
Definitions
- This invention relates to flange clamps and, in particular, to multi-link flexible clamps for securing together the ends of two opposed flanged pipes.
- Flange clamps are known and used, for example, in the vacuum technology industry which consist of two C-shaped collar halves which are pivoted together for fitting over and around the flanges of two pipes to be connected together and are secured together with a swing bolt.
- Flange clamps in the form of a chain are also used and offer the advantage that the clamping forces are uniform around the flanges and are easy and relatively quick to fit.
- clamps are designed for specific flange sizes and do not offer versatility in terms of their being suitable for other sizes of flange.
- the invention is concerned with the provision of a flexible clamp which enables a user to adjust quickly and easily the length of the chain without special tooling thereby enabling the clamp to be used on different sizes of flanges.
- a flexible clamp comprises a plurality of links, each link being a snap-fit with the next adjacent link thereby permitting a user to alter the length of the chain by the addition or subtraction of one or more links, and means for latching the free ends of the chain together.
- each link of the clamp is substantially identical in shape and size to the other links; in addition the links are preferably made from plastic material, for example nylon.
- the plastic material may be reinforced with glass or fibres, for example a 30% glass fill.
- the latching means advantageously is a latch which includes a wire strap having a pin at one end, the opposite end co-operating with a member formed with a plurality of space grooves, each groove being dimensioned to receive the opposite end.
- each link of the clamp has a slot of a shape and size for receiving a portion of the flange of each pipe being connected by the clamp in the manner of a "saddle" about the flanges.
- a spacer ring is preferably positioned between the flanges so as to separate the flanges axially and allow a circular "O" ring seal to be positioned between the flanges in some tension, thereby sealing the gap between the flanges.
- the links preferably each have a pin portion which can be received and retained in a co-operating groove portion of an adjacent link such that the co-operating pin/groove couplets allow the clamp to be formed from component links, preferably by a "snap-fit" action.
- the links possess a groove for receiving the pipe flanges which is positioned in the middle of the slot for receiving the pin portion of the adjacent link.
- Figure 1 is a schematic cross-section through a flange clamp of the invention and showing two pipe flanges being connected by the clamp.
- Figure 2 is a schematic side view of the clamp/pipe flange arrangement of Figure 1 along the line ll-ll of Figure 1.
- Figure 3 is a perspective view of a single link of the flange clamp of Figures 1 and 2.
- a flexible clamp 1 for securing together the flanges 2, 3 of two opposed pipes and comprising a plurality of substantially identical plastics links 4.
- Each link 4 has a "snap-fit" connection with its adjacent links in that it includes a pin portion 5 which is received with a snap-fit within a co-operating groove 6 formed in the next adjacent link.
- each link has a groove 6 which receives a pin portion 5 of a next adjacent link 4.
- a latch 7 is provided for latching together the free ends of the chain clamp 1.
- the latch 7 includes, as shown, a rectangular wire strap 9 having a pin portion 8 moulded at one end which is a snap-fit within the groove 6 of one end link 4 in the same manner as the snap-fit connection between the pin portions 5 and the grooves 6.
- the opposite end of the strap 9 latches in to one of a plurality of space grooves 10 formed in a co-operating member 11 attached to the opposite end link 4 again by a snap-fit connection between a pin portion 12 and a corresponding groove in the co-operating member 11.
- the latch 7 is operated by placing the end of the strap 9 remote from the pin portion 8 in to the selected space groove 10 and tensioning the latch 7 by rotation of the co-operating member 11 about the pin portion 8 so that it assumes the position shown in Figure 1.
- Each link 4 of the clamp has a slot 13 for receiving the flanges 2, 3 of the pipes being connected.
- the use of a spacer ring 14 of "T" shaped cross-section allows the presence of an "O" ring 15 between the flanges 2, 3 under tension and therefore sealing the gap between the flanges.
- the links 4 of the clamp 1, and the clamp 1 overall, therefore sit in “saddle” fashion about the flanges 2, 3 with the whole arrangement being kept tensioned by means of the latch mechanism described above.
- the tapered shape of the walls of the slot 13 assists in keeping the clamp tightly around the flanges 2, 3.
- An advantage of the flexible multi-component clamp 1 described in this embodiment is that the user can assemble together as many links 4 as are appropriate for fitting to the flanges 2, 3 of pipes to be connected.
- the "snap-fit" concept allows the user to shorten or increase very quickly the length of the clamp 1 without any special tooling to fit a particular size of flange.
- the links are made from nylon with a 30% glass fill.
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Abstract
Description
- This invention relates to flange clamps and, in particular, to multi-link flexible clamps for securing together the ends of two opposed flanged pipes.
- Flange clamps are known and used, for example, in the vacuum technology industry which consist of two C-shaped collar halves which are pivoted together for fitting over and around the flanges of two pipes to be connected together and are secured together with a swing bolt.
- Flange clamps in the form of a chain are also used and offer the advantage that the clamping forces are uniform around the flanges and are easy and relatively quick to fit.
- However, known clamps are designed for specific flange sizes and do not offer versatility in terms of their being suitable for other sizes of flange.
- The invention is concerned with the provision of a flexible clamp which enables a user to adjust quickly and easily the length of the chain without special tooling thereby enabling the clamp to be used on different sizes of flanges.
- According to the invention, a flexible clamp comprises a plurality of links, each link being a snap-fit with the next adjacent link thereby permitting a user to alter the length of the chain by the addition or subtraction of one or more links, and means for latching the free ends of the chain together.
- In preferred embodiments, each link of the clamp is substantially identical in shape and size to the other links; in addition the links are preferably made from plastic material, for example nylon. The plastic material may be reinforced with glass or fibres, for example a 30% glass fill.
- The latching means advantageously is a latch which includes a wire strap having a pin at one end, the opposite end co-operating with a member formed with a plurality of space grooves, each groove being dimensioned to receive the opposite end.
- In preferred embodiments, each link of the clamp has a slot of a shape and size for receiving a portion of the flange of each pipe being connected by the clamp in the manner of a "saddle" about the flanges.
- In such embodiments and generally, a spacer ring is preferably positioned between the flanges so as to separate the flanges axially and allow a circular "O" ring seal to be positioned between the flanges in some tension, thereby sealing the gap between the flanges.
- The links preferably each have a pin portion which can be received and retained in a co-operating groove portion of an adjacent link such that the co-operating pin/groove couplets allow the clamp to be formed from component links, preferably by a "snap-fit" action.
- In preferred embodiments, the links possess a groove for receiving the pipe flanges which is positioned in the middle of the slot for receiving the pin portion of the adjacent link.
- For a better understanding of the invention, reference will now be made, by way of exemplification only, to the accompanying drawings, in which:
- Figure 1 is a schematic cross-section through a flange clamp of the invention and showing two pipe flanges being connected by the clamp.
- Figure 2 is a schematic side view of the clamp/pipe flange arrangement of Figure 1 along the line ll-ll of Figure 1.
- Figure 3 is a perspective view of a single link of the flange clamp of Figures 1 and 2.
- With reference to the drawings, there is shown a flexible clamp 1 for securing together the flanges 2, 3 of two opposed pipes and comprising a plurality of substantially
identical plastics links 4. Eachlink 4 has a "snap-fit" connection with its adjacent links in that it includes apin portion 5 which is received with a snap-fit within aco-operating groove 6 formed in the next adjacent link. Likewise, each link has agroove 6 which receives apin portion 5 of a nextadjacent link 4. The pin and groove arrangement allows for complete flexibility of the chain clamp 1 in terms of the required length of the clamp to suit the size of the flanges being connected. - A latch 7 is provided for latching together the free ends of the chain clamp 1. The latch 7 includes, as shown, a rectangular wire strap 9 having a
pin portion 8 moulded at one end which is a snap-fit within thegroove 6 of oneend link 4 in the same manner as the snap-fit connection between thepin portions 5 and thegrooves 6. The opposite end of the strap 9 latches in to one of a plurality ofspace grooves 10 formed in a co-operating member 11 attached to theopposite end link 4 again by a snap-fit connection between apin portion 12 and a corresponding groove in the co-operating member 11. - The latch 7 is operated by placing the end of the strap 9 remote from the
pin portion 8 in to theselected space groove 10 and tensioning the latch 7 by rotation of the co-operating member 11 about thepin portion 8 so that it assumes the position shown in Figure 1. - Each
link 4 of the clamp has aslot 13 for receiving the flanges 2, 3 of the pipes being connected. The use of aspacer ring 14 of "T" shaped cross-section allows the presence of an "O"ring 15 between the flanges 2, 3 under tension and therefore sealing the gap between the flanges. Thelinks 4 of the clamp 1, and the clamp 1 overall, therefore sit in "saddle" fashion about the flanges 2, 3 with the whole arrangement being kept tensioned by means of the latch mechanism described above. The tapered shape of the walls of theslot 13 assists in keeping the clamp tightly around the flanges 2, 3. - An advantage of the flexible multi-component clamp 1 described in this embodiment is that the user can assemble together as
many links 4 as are appropriate for fitting to the flanges 2, 3 of pipes to be connected. The "snap-fit" concept allows the user to shorten or increase very quickly the length of the clamp 1 without any special tooling to fit a particular size of flange. - In a preferred embodiment the links are made from nylon with a 30% glass fill.
Claims (9)
- A flexible clamp comprising a plurality of plastics links each link being a snap-fit with the next adjacent link thereby permitting a user to alter the length of the chain by the addition or subtraction of one or more links, and means for latching the free ends of the chain together.
- A clamp according to Claim 1 in which the links are substantially identical in shape and size to the other links.
- A clamp according to Claim 1 or Claim 2 in which the links are made from plastic material.
- A clamp according to any preceding claim in which the links are made from nylon.
- A clamp according to Claim 3 or Claim 4 in which the links are made from plastic material reinforced with glass or fibres.
- A clamp according to any preceding claim in which the latching means is a latch which includes a wire strap having a pin at one end, the opposite end co-operating with a member formed with a plurality of space grooves, each groove being dimensioned to receive the opposite end.
- A clamp according to any preceding claim in which each link of the clamp has a slot of a shape and size for receiving a portion of the flange of each pipe being connected by the clamp.
- A clamp according to any preceding claim in which the links each have a pin portion which can be received and retained in a co-operating groove portion of an adjacent link.
- A clamp according to Claim 8 in which the pin portion is received and retained in the co-operating groove portion by a "snap-fit" action.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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GBGB9920932.2A GB9920932D0 (en) | 1999-09-03 | 1999-09-03 | Chain clamp |
GB9920932 | 1999-09-03 |
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EP1081424A1 true EP1081424A1 (en) | 2001-03-07 |
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EP00307488A Withdrawn EP1081424A1 (en) | 1999-09-03 | 2000-08-31 | Flange clamp |
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EP (1) | EP1081424A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2001124270A (en) |
KR (1) | KR20010030228A (en) |
GB (1) | GB9920932D0 (en) |
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EP2358501A1 (en) * | 2008-12-01 | 2011-08-24 | Sanisure, Inc. | Multi-segmented, articulating clamp |
WO2014047367A1 (en) * | 2012-09-19 | 2014-03-27 | General Plasma, Inc. | Uniform force flange clamp |
US9664216B2 (en) | 2014-03-04 | 2017-05-30 | Rolls-Royce Plc | Support structure for radial application |
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US4473365A (en) * | 1980-11-26 | 1984-09-25 | Lapeyre James M | Detachable link chain |
FR2599601A1 (en) * | 1986-06-06 | 1987-12-11 | Novelty | Synthetic watch bracelet made up from a modular link |
US5707089A (en) * | 1995-08-14 | 1998-01-13 | Fend; Heinrich | Device for pressing two flanges of a pipe connection against one another |
DE19750251A1 (en) * | 1997-11-13 | 1999-06-02 | Weinhold Karl | Quick-fit pipe clamp has chain incorporating adjustable links |
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- 2000-09-01 KR KR1020000051729A patent/KR20010030228A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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US3464722A (en) * | 1968-04-19 | 1969-09-02 | Sam Larkin | Pipe coupling having segmented clamping means |
US4473365A (en) * | 1980-11-26 | 1984-09-25 | Lapeyre James M | Detachable link chain |
FR2599601A1 (en) * | 1986-06-06 | 1987-12-11 | Novelty | Synthetic watch bracelet made up from a modular link |
US5707089A (en) * | 1995-08-14 | 1998-01-13 | Fend; Heinrich | Device for pressing two flanges of a pipe connection against one another |
DE19750251A1 (en) * | 1997-11-13 | 1999-06-02 | Weinhold Karl | Quick-fit pipe clamp has chain incorporating adjustable links |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP2358501A1 (en) * | 2008-12-01 | 2011-08-24 | Sanisure, Inc. | Multi-segmented, articulating clamp |
EP2358501A4 (en) * | 2008-12-01 | 2013-07-31 | Sanisure Inc | Multi-segmented, articulating clamp |
WO2014047367A1 (en) * | 2012-09-19 | 2014-03-27 | General Plasma, Inc. | Uniform force flange clamp |
US9664216B2 (en) | 2014-03-04 | 2017-05-30 | Rolls-Royce Plc | Support structure for radial application |
US11384878B2 (en) * | 2020-08-05 | 2022-07-12 | Yuan-Lai Chen | Coupling device |
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